Avocado Chocolate Mousse
Craving a healthy yet decadent guilt-free dessert? This Avocado Chocolate Mousse blends dairy-free chocolate, ripe avocados, and more for a rich, satisfying treat without compromise for the perfect healthy dessert for Valentine's Day, Mother's Day or any time you're craving something chocolatey.
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup dairy-free chocolate chips or chopped chocolate. We like Hu's Kitchen Eating Evolved, Lily's Sweets or Enjoy Life. Regular works too if you're not dairy-free.
- 2 ripe medium avocados , be sure your avocado is not overly ripe or underripe
- ½ cup cacao powder
- ⅓ cup maple syrup you can also sub with sugar-free maple syrup, coconut nectar syrup, date syrup, yacon syrup or preferred liquid sweetener for low carb / keto
- 3 tbsp unsweetened almond milk, or any milk. , or any milk.
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch sea salt
To top (optional):
- Dairy-free dark chocolate , grated. We like Hu's Kitchen, Eating Evolved, Lily's Sweets or Enjoy Life. Regular works too if you're not dairy-free.
- Vegan whipped cream
- Strawberries
Instructions
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Melt the chocolate over a double-boiler over medium heat or in a microwave-safe bowl in 20 second increments, stirring extremely well in between to avoid burning / seizing. Once it is just melted, set aside to cool slightly while you blend the other ingredients.
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Meanwhile, add the avocado and remaining ingredients to the bowl of a food processor and blend until smooth. Add the melted and slightly cooled chocolate and continue blending until completely smooth. You may need to scrape the sides down a couple of times to ensure it is fully combined. Taste and adjust sweetener and cacao powder as needed.
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Divide the mixture into small glasses or bowls and chill in the fridge for an hour or two to set.
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Top with optional toppings and enjoy.